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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit Code Year Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ISSUES INR406 4 8 3+0 3.0 6.0


General Information
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of the Course Unit Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course Programme Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit Face-to-face
Work Placement(s) Requirement for the Course Unit Yes
Coordinator of the Course Unit Dr. SİNA KISACIK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Dr. SİNA KISACIK
Assistant(s) of the Course Unit

Prerequisites and/or co-requisities of the course unit
CATEGORY OF THE COURSE UNIT
Category of the Course Unit Degree of Contribution (%)
Fundamental Course in the field % 25
Course providing specialised skills to the main field % 25
Course providing supportive skills to the main field % 25
Course providing humanistic, communication and management skills % 15
Course providing transferable skills % 10

Objectives and Contents
Objectives of the Course Unit Definition of the Content of the Syllabus and Course Targets: The provision of security and international security has been of great importance not only for individual states but also for the international organizations. States and international institutions have been developing several policy initiatives in order to ensure local security and external security by the implementation of various hard means and soft means. In this course, this framework of international security issues will be thoroughly elaborated by taking into consideration several specific case studies such as Ukraine, Karabakh, migration, nuclear programs of Iran and North Korea and so on. By this course, it is targeted that at the end of the course, the students will be able to gain visibility and clear understanding of the world’s most noteworthy international security issues in the 21st century. Therefore, it is also expected from students to study the current and probable state of affairs of these subjects. Course Objectives: 1. To familiarize students the theoretical framework and fundamental paradigms in terms of international security matters in the 21st century through a timeline of the discussed issue. 2. To gain the research capability of the discussed subject through learning the accurate literature review. 3. To recognize what are the significant international security matters that the states as well as the international organizations have been dealing with. 4. To gain the right and in-depth knowledge on each discussed case study. 5. To evaluate current and probable outcomes of each discussed case study through various upto-date literature and by taking into consideration all the views of the related parties. 6. To comprehend the impacts of each case study over the relations between states and international organizations as well as their effects on the international security.
Contents of the Course Unit 1 Introduction of the Course 2Defining The Fundamental Parameters of International Security in the 21st Century 3 Case Study 1: The Ukraine Crisis 4 Case Study 2: The Syria Crisis 5 Case Study 3: The Nagorno-Karabakh Question 6 Case Study 4: The Nuclear Programme of Islamic Republic of Iran 7 Case Study 5: The Nuclear Programme of Democratic People’s of North Korea 8 Case Study 6: Myanmar Question 9 Mid-term Examination 10 Case Study 7: International Migration 11Case Study 8: Disarmament 12 Second Assessment: Submission and Presentation of An Academic Paper’s Analysis 13 Case Study 9: Climate Change 14 Case 10: International Integration and COVID-19 Pandemi 15 Course Revision
Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education Learning Objectives: 1. The conceptualization of international security: its theoretical framework, the fundamental components. How do the major international relations theories approach the ingredients of international security? 2. The international security issues for modern nation-states as well as the addressing of international security matters by international institutions 3. Scrutinize the significant parts and players of international security issues. 4. Study in detail the selected case studies with regard to international security questions. 5. The fundamental determinants of a country’s trade position are its saving and investment decisions. To define the approaches of parties to the international security issues as well as how the international organizations try to handle those security matters. 6. Identify in depth historical roots, causes, existing and probable selected each case studies via benefiting from comprehensive literature review. 7. Describe and comprehend at least one international security issue by preparing a research paper that is compatible with the academic ethics.

No
 Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
1 At the end of the course, students will stand capable of: 1. Examine the most discussed international security issues within the contemporary world.
2 2. Categorize and define the fundamental multilateral international / regional organizations that have been dealing with the international security issues in the modern world. institutions through which macroeconomic policies are implemented.
3 3. Clarify the roots, causes, parties, results, current situations and future projections with regard to the each of the researched case study in detail.
4 4. Set forth in detail how the addressed international security issues do affect the complex relationships amongst the modern nation-states and international organizations in the 21st century.
5 5. Comprehend and learn accurately the noteworthy parameters of the researched international security issues through examining up-to-date academic publications regarding those issues.

Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit
Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit

Weekly Course Contents and Study Materials for Preliminary & Further Study
Week Topics (Subjects) Preparatory & Further Activities
1 Introduction of the Course No file found
2 Defining The Fundamental Parameters of International Security in
the 21st Century		 No file found
3 Case Study 1: The Ukraine Crisis No file found
4 Case Study 2: The Syria Crisis No file found
5 Case Study 3: The Nagorno-Karabakh Question No file found
6 Case Study 4: The Nuclear Programme of Islamic Republic of Iran No file found
7 Case Study 5: The Nuclear Programme of Democratic People’s of
North Korea		 No file found
8 Case Study 6: Myanmar Question No file found
9 Case Study 7: International Migration No file found
10 Case Study 8: Disarmament No file found
11 Second Assessment: Submission and Presentation of An Academic
Paper’s Analysis		 No file found
12 Case Study 9: Climate Change No file found
13 Case 10: International Integration and COVID-19 Pandemi No file found
14 15 Course Revision No file found

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
1-Textbook: Joshua S. Goldstein and Jon C. Pevehouse, International Relations, Twelfth Edition Global
Edition (New York: Pearson, 2021).
Further Reading: John Baylis & Steve Smith & Patricia Owens, THE GLOBALIZATION OF WORLD
POLITICS 1: An Introduction to International Relations, Eighth Edition,
(Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 2020).
Very Important Note: PDF versions and printed versions of the abovementioned books will be provided
by the instructor throughout the course. Apart from these resources, the
instructor will provide newly published academic papers regarding the related
contents of the course. The students can also share newly published academic
studies within the context of the course throughout the semester.

MATERIAL SHARING
Course Notes No file found
Presentations No file found
Homework No file found
Exam Questions & Solutions No file found
Useful Links No file found
Video and Visual Materials No file found
Other No file found
Announcements No file found

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Comprehend the political science theories and practices. X
2 Comprehend the theories and practices of international relations. X
SKILLS
Cognitive
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Prepare reports according to academic and professional expectations. X
2 Relate the concepts of political science and international relations with the concepts of other disciplines. X
Practical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Respond with an environmental conscience to the issues relating to the discipline. X
PERSONAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCES IN TERMS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS
Autonomy & Responsibility
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Respond with an environmental conscience to the issues relating to the discipline. X
Learning to Learn
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Follow the new theoretical approaches in the discipline. X
Communication & Social
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Communicate in mother tongue and at least one foreign language. X
Occupational and/or Vocational
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Use scientific research methods in an efficient manner and with respect to academic norms. X
*Level of Contribution (0-5): Empty-Null (0), 1- Very Low, 2- Low, 3- Medium, 4- High, 5- Very High

No
 Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to: 		PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 At the end of the course, students will stand capable of: 1. Examine the most discussed international security issues within the contemporary world.
2 2. Categorize and define the fundamental multilateral international / regional organizations that have been dealing with the international security issues in the modern world. institutions through which macroeconomic policies are implemented.
3 3. Clarify the roots, causes, parties, results, current situations and future projections with regard to the each of the researched case study in detail.
4 4. Set forth in detail how the addressed international security issues do affect the complex relationships amongst the modern nation-states and international organizations in the 21st century.
5 5. Comprehend and learn accurately the noteworthy parameters of the researched international security issues through examining up-to-date academic publications regarding those issues.

Assessment
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of
Activities		 Degree of Contribution (%)
Mid-Term Exam 1 % 60
Computer Based Presentation 0 -
Short Exam 1 % 40
Presentation of Report 0 -
Homework Assessment 0 -
Oral Exam 0 -
Presentation of Thesis 0 -
Presentation of Document 0 -
Expert Assessment 0 -
Board Exam 0 -
Practice Exam 0 -
Year-End Final Exam 0 -
Internship Exam 0 -
TOTAL 2 %100
Contribution of In-Term Assessments to Overall Grade 2 %50
Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade 1 %50
TOTAL 3 %100


WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities
(# of week)		 Duration
(hours, h)		 Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 14 2 28
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 4 56
Assignment (Homework) 2 13 26
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Total Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities - - 152
Workload for Assessment Activities
Type of the Assessment Activites # of Assessment Activities
 Duration
(hours, h)		 Workload (h)
Final Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Final Exam 0 0 0
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
Total Workload for Assessment Activities - - 4
Total Workload of the Course Unit - - 156
Workload (h) / 25.5 6.1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6.0

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